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  How Does An Aircraft Engine Start?

  You've completed your preflight and it's time to "kick the tires, and light the fires." But how does your engine get your prop spinning?

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  • Nicolas Shelton
  • 05/24/2022
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  The Difference Between MDA and DA

  You've probably heard of Minimum Descent Altitude (MDA) and Decision Altitude (DA), but what are they, and how do they differ?

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  • Nicolas Shelton
  • 05/14/2022
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  4 Common Aerodynamic Misconceptions

  In partnership with ATP

  Here are 4 common misconceptions, and what really happens in each scenario:

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  • Nicolas Shelton
  • 04/26/2022
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  The Types Of VORs, And How To Identify Them

  In the past, there were three VOR service volumes: Terminal, Low, and High. But in December of 2020, the FAA changed that.

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  • Nicolas Shelton
  • 04/23/2022

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  10 Regulations To Know Before Your Private Pilot Checkride

  In partnership with Envoy

  To help you out, we've grouped some essential regulations together with the information you'll need for your checkride.

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  • Nicolas Shelton
  • 04/21/2022
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  Why Is Spring So Windy?

  We sat down with National Weather Service (NWS) meteorologist Scott Entrekin of the Boulder, Colorado office to discuss why the winds seem to pick up during certain seasons, leaving you stuck on the ground.

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  • Nicolas Shelton
  • 04/19/2022
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  3 Ways Thunderstorms Form

  In partnership with UND

  Here's what turns an unstable atmosphere into a severe weather event.

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  • Nicolas Shelton
  • 04/14/2022
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  Why Does Maneuvering Speed Change With Weight?

  Contrary to popular belief, you can't just throw your stick and rudders back and forth below Va and expect to not bend metal.

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  • Nicolas Shelton
  • 04/09/2022
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  How Does a Piston Engine Work?

  Whether you're brushing up on the basics before your next flight review, or you're just starting out, knowing how your engine turns your prop is a must-know.

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  • Nicolas Shelton
  • 03/19/2022

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  4 Reasons You Might Not Use Full Flaps On Landing

  In partnership with ATP

  Partial flap landings aren't too common in general aviation, but here are some reasons you might decide to not use your full flap setting.

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  • Nicolas Shelton
  • 03/17/2022
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  Understanding Pitot-Static Failures

  The first step to being prepared in an abnormal or emergency scenario is to know your aircraft's systems.

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  • Nicolas Shelton
  • 03/01/2022
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  How Freezing Rain, Freezing Drizzle, And Freezing Fog Form

  At the surface, freezing drizzle might seem like just a smaller version of freezing rain. While this may be true in some ways, the process that forms each is different.

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  • Nicolas Shelton
  • 02/03/2022
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  4 Aeromedical Risk Factors To Watch Out For This Winter

  It's cold across much of the US, and that means it's a good time to consider the possible winter hazards on your next flight.

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  • Nicolas Shelton
  • 01/29/2022
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  Why Laser Strikes Are Hazardous To Pilots

  The FAA says that in 2021 it's received the highest number of unauthorized laser reports since 2016. Could you be next?

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  • Nicolas Shelton
  • 01/20/2022
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  How Do Flaps Work?

  What actually happens when you lower your flaps? You increase lift and induced drag for any given angle-of-attack. Here's why it happens.

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  • Nicolas Shelton
  • 01/06/2022